heavy bag

noun

: punching bag sense 1

Examples of heavy bag in a Sentence

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That means less cleanup, one less step and no dragging heavy bags to the curb. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026 And then to be in, again, the barracks with the cots and heavy bags and the crappy food. — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 5 Dec. 2025 Pack light to avoid carrying heavy bags to the theater, where bags are checked. — Emma Caldwell, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025 And the thump, thump, thumping of her brother’s hands pounding a heavy bag. — Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 30 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for heavy bag

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1949, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of heavy bag was circa 1949

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“Heavy bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heavy%20bag. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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